What is therapy with me like?
I view therapy as an encounter between two fellow travelers through life’s journey. I believe that we each hold value and are worthy of love and respect due simply to our existence as human beings.
I specialize in helping people who are feeling unfulfilled and disconnected from themselves and others in their lives. Through a collaborative therapeutic relationship, I will work with you to reconnect with your values and your emotions in order to start living a more authentic, meaningful life.
Are we a good fit to work together?
I work with adults of all ages who are struggling with issues of self-esteem, identity, relationships, and life meaning. If you are feeling disconnected from yourself, your emotions, your life, or your relationships, I can help you re-center.
We will work to enrich your sense of connectedness to your self through exploration of and compassion for your own experiences, both present and past. This process will help you to bring an increased sense of presence, agency, and ownership to your life.
I invite you to show up as you are. If there are parts of you that you have been hesitant to share with the world due to fear, shame, or uncertainty, I invite you to take the courageous step to bring them here and explore them.
A core value of my work in the therapy room is creating a welcoming and compassionate space for people of all identities, including those who have been systemically marginalized due to their gender, sexuality, racial, cultural, religious identities.
Read more about what I can help with on Psychology Today and Headway where you can also book a free consultation call or appointment.
The process of therapy
Our relationship
I strive to build a space where it feels like you can be and share your unfiltered self.
In the beginning of therapy, I will help you explore what it feels like to work together and to explore whether our relationship can be a helpful one in your life.
Your goals
I will help you explore what kinds of changes you would like to work towards and what it would mean to redirect your life to be more purposeful, fulflilled, and aligned with your self.
Exploring patterns
I balance empathy with an analytical approach that helps you step outside your usual perspective and learn about your blind spots.
This work can often involve:
Examining painful parts of your past
Diving into painful emotions in your life right now in a safe space
Exploring ways to live more fully in the present
Beginning to heal
I believe that for most of us, healing is a process that takes time.
I bring respect and compassion to this process as you take each step of your journey.
Details
I offer primarily virtual therapy sessions, and I have some availability for in-person therapy sessions in Brooklyn Heights.
Note that I am licensed in New York State, and I can only currently provide services if you are physically located in the state.
Fees
I am in-network with Aetna insurance. I can also be billed as an out-of-network provider with many other insurances.
I can also work with your insurance if you have an Out-Of-Network benefit.
My fee for 50-minute therapy sessions is $300 when billing as out-of-network or without insurance. I am also able to offer a limited number of clients a sliding scale fee, so please reach out if you’d like to work with me but the cost is prohibitive.
Getting Started
I use the platform Headway to manage scheduling, booking, and virtual sessions. You can book a free consultation or set up a full intial session with me on Headway, or reach out to me directly (emmettlarsenphd@gmail.com).
Let me help you take the next step towards a more fulfilled life. I look forward to connecting with you.